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06-18-2009, 03:50 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States
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| I need immediate help =( My baby Sox, a Morkie (cross between a Maltese and a Yorkie), has been really annoying... I feel horrible as the owner of him. I love him to death but I hate the habits. Pee and Poo in the house occasionally I don't mind as much but he bites a lot. He also snarls and barks. The bites are at feet, sandals, shoes, laces, my pants. Everything! I want to control him but I don't know how. I won't hit him because its wrong and I don't want him to fear me. I try putting him in the bathroom but he cries... I don't know what to do. Nothing works and I don't want him to have to go back to the store ='( Help. |
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06-18-2009, 03:59 PM | #2 |
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| I'm so sorry you are having a hard time. Sounds like he's going thru the terrible twos. Puppies can get very crazy!!! It's cute, but not cute. It just takes patience, time and training. You just have to be firm and let him know what you expect. How old is he? Have you looked into taking him to puppy class? I know it's hard, but they do eventually calm down. When Laya was a puppy she was so hyper and some days I was just at my wits end. She's grown up to be quite a lady. Just hang in there and I'm sure you will get lots of advice here. There are so many nice people here willing to help. Please don't give up on your little one.
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06-18-2009, 04:05 PM | #3 |
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| He is 3 months old on saturday. We've had him since sunday. I don't choose if he stays though. My mom bought him for us and as a 15 year old kid I don't have much say. But I'm doing everything I can to teach him. I just don't know where to start with teaching him |
06-18-2009, 04:09 PM | #4 |
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| Try filling a clean spray bottle with some water. When he nips at you give him a quick spray and say NO in a firm voice. Pretty soon you will just have to say NO and he'll eventually stop. My breeder explained that our new yorkie was trying to be dominant over my daughter (the bottom of our human pack) when we first got her. I was ready to take her back to the breeder, but we tried the spray bottle and it worked great. Good luck. Michele :-) |
06-18-2009, 04:10 PM | #5 |
Owned by "Lil Rat" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland
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| Oh you just got him, he hasn't had time to settle in yet and learn the rules. Just be firm, say NO when he does something bad, and have plenty of treats on hand for when he does something good. It takes a lot of time and even more patience, but he will get it eventually. I bet he is very cute. He's still very young so he has no idea of right from wrong. It's like teaching a baby. You have to take it one step at a time. The first thing I would do is teach him not to bite. Firmly say no and distract him to a toy or something that he likes.
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06-18-2009, 04:11 PM | #6 | |
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06-18-2009, 04:23 PM | #7 |
Thor's Human Donating Member | I think you need to take him to puppy class and/or get a book on how to raise a puppy. There is a lot involved. Potty training, teething, social skills with both humans and other dogs, introducing him to the world so he grows into a confident, well mannered doggie... it's a big responsibility and it does take a lot of patience. There's a reason they are so cute at that age!
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06-18-2009, 04:24 PM | #8 |
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| I plan on trying the bottle soon. I will take any and all ideas. Thank you all for the help and support. |
06-18-2009, 04:50 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: rio rancho new mexico usa
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| monster puppy our yorkie, cookie, we called "cookie monster". she was a wildcat for months. she would sleep and bite constantly. she did not do well with discipline but reward. but...her teeth were killing her for a long time. i haven't got a great answer but encouragement. cookie is now almost 9 months old and more of a lady. hang in there with all the punctures in your hands, any shoe she can find to rip apart. it won't last forever and she is not "mean". my husband thought our dog may have a mean streak but she just had teething problems. freeze blueberries for her for treats and you can also put some ice cubes in her water to play with. we tried to discipline her by putting her in her kennel when she wouldn't stop, but nothing works....just get some gloves like the butchers use so she can't bite through your skin. their teeth are like daggers.
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06-18-2009, 04:58 PM | #10 | |
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Just try to keep the puppy occupied with lots of playing with toys, take him for walks (if he has all his shots now), and lots of love and affection. Always offer a substitute when he bites. Plenty of good teething toys are a must. Cold baby carrots are a great teething relief for puppies too. Mine has also discovered the joy of ice cubes as already suggested. Patience and consistency are the keys!
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06-18-2009, 06:31 PM | #11 |
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| Lexi my 6 month old yorkie would nip at my legs causing bruising and scratches. We went to puppy classes at Pet Smart and the trainer said to do the following. Keep Lexi on the leash even in the house. When she nips pull the leash away from you (which moves her away from my leg) and use your no word. Either no or a sound you use for no. I only had to do this for a couple of days and now she doesn't do it. She will walk along side of me. The leash thing is a pain but it works and its a small investment to correct this behavior. |
06-19-2009, 08:38 AM | #12 |
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| He's still a little guy and needs to know the proper way to behave with your family He's doing what all puppies do and that's play When two puppies play and one goes overboard the other will yelp That's a sign for the other one ... that's too much and usually they will stop When he does this you need to Yell .... NO! or OW! or NO BITE! something that will stop him in his tracks Then if you're sitting on the couch...... off he goes If you're sitting on the floor .... you get up If he's biting your toes you walk away But where ever he is he is left alone ... all interaction stops and you'll be surprised how quick this guy will get the message Dogs and esp puppies Live for your attention and if you take it away they will find a way to get it back
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06-19-2009, 08:48 AM | #13 | |
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The potty training WILL take a while, so make sure you get a good spray cleaner (I like Simple Solution) from the pet store and make sure he is constantly supervised. You might want to get a small wire crate to keep him in when no one can watch him closely (like when you are all getting ready in the morning, or when you are eating dinner). That way he won't have an accident when no one is looking. He needs to grow a bit bigger before he will have control over that. You need to teach him "drop" and "leave it" by playing the trading game. When he picks up a shoe, ask him for the shoe and give him a treat or HIS toy when he drops it and then praise him for chewing on his toy. If you don't already have a puppy Kong you should get one. He needs to have appropriate things to chew on since he is teething. You also need to remember to pick up everything off the floor that is not his - store shoes in the closet. Puppies can and will chew and destroy things, so it's for his safety too. He WILL grow out of the chewing thing, but not for up to 1 year. Also make sure you walk him a lot so that he is a tired puppy that would rather nap than get into trouble! When you put him in a crate (or in the bathroom) make sure you give him a kong or similar toy stuffed with kibble or a treat or a tiny bit of peanut butter so he can chew on that and not be bored and cry. Good luck! | |
06-19-2009, 03:15 PM | #14 |
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| You have received some great advice. For potty training it is essential that you have a crate/ex-pen, piddle pads (I use washable ones) and an enzyme spray to get the scent out. Always put him in the crate or pen when you have to leave even for a second to go to another room. I didn't trust mine until they were 1 yr. old. Others will tell you different. That is JMO. You are just starting your life together with your Yorkie. Stick it out and it will be well worth it! ~Joanne~
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06-19-2009, 03:27 PM | #15 | |
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